2025 Student Experience Survey Results for the Public Service (PS)

The results of the 2025 Student Experience Survey are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. The results have been grouped by summing the responses to the two most positive or two least negative answers and summing the responses to the two least positive or two most negative answers in the response scale. These grouped responses, Most positive/Least negative answers and Least positive/Most negative answers, are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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Recruitment

Question 2a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. It was easy to get information about the student employment program/process.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 21 50 12 11 3 1 2 73 14 3461
2024 Public Service (PS) 27 44 12 12 3 1 2 73 15 4641
2023 Public Service (PS) 28 43 12 11 3 0 3 74 14 5465
2022 Public Service (PS) 29 44 11 10 2 1 2 76 13 6309
2021 Public Service (PS) 29 43 11 10 2 1 3 76 13 5771

Question 2b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. The application process was clear and easy to understand.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 41 41 7 6 2 0 3 84 8 3454
2024 Public Service (PS) 41 39 7 8 2 0 2 83 10 4634
2023 Public Service (PS) 42 39 7 8 2 0 3 83 10 5465
2022 Public Service (PS) 44 38 7 7 2 0 3 84 9 6308
2021 Public Service (PS) 43 38 7 7 2 0 4 85 8 5768

Question 2c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. I was provided with sufficient information about the job prior to applying for the position.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 28 35 12 15 6 0 3 65 23 3460
2024 Public Service (PS) 28 34 12 16 7 0 3 64 24 4636
2023 Public Service (PS) 27 34 13 15 7 0 3 63 23 5457
2022 Public Service (PS) 27 35 12 16 6 0 3 65 23 6307
2021 Public Service (PS) 28 34 12 15 7 0 4 65 23 5766

Question 3a. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 61 18 9 6 4 0 2 81 10 3462
2024 Public Service (PS) 64 16 9 5 5 0 2 81 10 4638
2023 Public Service (PS) 64 16 8 5 4 0 2 82 10 5459
2022 Public Service (PS) 62 16 8 6 5 0 2 80 11 6305
2021 Public Service (PS) 62 16 9 5 5 0 3 81 11 5770

Question 3b. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Job location
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 39 33 15 8 4 0 0 72 13 3460
2024 Public Service (PS) 37 31 17 9 5 0 1 69 14 4632
2023 Public Service (PS) 40 30 17 7 5 0 1 71 13 5465
2022 Public Service (PS) 39 27 17 8 5 0 4 69 13 6297
2021 Public Service (PS) 33 27 17 9 8 0 7 64 18 5764

Question 3c. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Establishing contacts and networking opportunities for future work in the federal public service
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 50 27 13 7 3 1 1 78 9 3460
2024 Public Service (PS) 50 26 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 4634
2023 Public Service (PS) 51 25 14 7 3 0 0 77 10 5458
2022 Public Service (PS) 51 25 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 6295
2021 Public Service (PS) 49 25 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 5752

Question 3d. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Timing of the job offer
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 52 29 11 4 2 1 1 83 6 3460
2024 Public Service (PS) 46 29 13 6 3 0 1 77 10 4631
2023 Public Service (PS) 47 28 14 6 3 1 2 76 10 5455
2022 Public Service (PS) 47 29 13 6 3 1 1 77 10 6295
2021 Public Service (PS) 45 30 14 6 4 1 2 77 9 5762

Question 3e. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Salary
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 26 32 23 13 6 0 1 58 18 3457
2024 Public Service (PS) 28 29 23 13 6 0 1 58 19 4629
2023 Public Service (PS) 29 29 23 12 6 0 1 58 18 5452
2022 Public Service (PS) 29 30 22 12 6 0 1 59 18 6287
2021 Public Service (PS) 25 29 24 13 6 0 1 55 20 5754

Question 3f. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? No other job offers at the time
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 16 14 16 14 20 4 16 37 43 3456
2024 Public Service (PS) 12 11 14 14 22 3 24 31 50 4615
2023 Public Service (PS) 9 10 13 14 26 2 26 27 55 5422
2022 Public Service (PS) 9 10 13 14 25 3 27 27 56 6250
2021 Public Service (PS) 10 10 13 14 23 3 27 29 52 5725

Question 3g. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Recommendations from other students working in the federal public service
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 11 16 15 12 20 4 23 36 43 3457
2024 Public Service (PS) 11 13 13 13 19 3 28 35 46 4612
2023 Public Service (PS) 11 14 14 13 18 2 28 36 44 5427
2022 Public Service (PS) 12 13 14 13 17 3 28 37 43 6254
2021 Public Service (PS) 11 15 15 12 17 3 27 37 42 5728

Question 3h. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Educational requirement (e.g., CO-OP, Internship, etc.)
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 25 17 12 7 18 2 20 53 32 3455
2024 Public Service (PS) 25 13 10 7 17 1 27 52 33 4627
2023 Public Service (PS) 26 13 10 8 17 1 27 53 34 5456
2022 Public Service (PS) 24 13 11 8 16 2 27 53 33 6282
2021 Public Service (PS) 24 14 10 7 16 2 27 53 33 5753

Question 3i. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Working in the official language of my choice
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 34 22 14 10 15 1 4 60 26 3458
2024 Public Service (PS) 29 19 14 12 17 1 8 53 32 4640
2023 Public Service (PS) 29 20 14 11 17 1 8 54 31 5459
2022 Public Service (PS) 39 20 12 10 12 1 6 64 23 6307
2021 Public Service (PS) 35 21 13 10 13 1 7 61 26 5770

Question 4c. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The length of time between first being contacted about the job and the interview
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 58 27 7 6 1 0 1 85 7 1985
2024 Public Service (PS) 59 26 7 5 2 0 1 85 7 2999
2023 Public Service (PS) 55 27 9 6 2 0 1 83 7 3629
2022 Public Service (PS) 57 26 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 4398
2021 Public Service (PS) 59 24 8 5 2 1 1 85 7 4003

Question 4d. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The length of time between the initial job offer and the start date
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 46 24 12 12 5 0 1 71 17 1988
2024 Public Service (PS) 48 23 10 12 6 0 1 72 18 2998
2023 Public Service (PS) 45 23 10 13 8 0 1 69 21 3630
2022 Public Service (PS) 47 23 10 13 7 0 1 70 20 4395
2021 Public Service (PS) 48 24 9 12 6 0 1 72 18 4000

Question 4e. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The amount of information I was provided about the job prior to accepting the position
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 32 37 13 14 4 0 0 69 18 1982
2024 Public Service (PS) 32 35 15 14 4 0 0 67 18 2998
2023 Public Service (PS) 31 34 14 16 4 0 0 65 20 3629
2022 Public Service (PS) 32 35 14 15 4 0 0 67 19 4391
2021 Public Service (PS) 33 35 13 15 4 0 0 67 19 3997

Question 4f. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The extent to which the interviewer made me feel at ease during the interview
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 74 19 5 1 0 0 0 93 1 1988
2024 Public Service (PS) 72 20 5 1 0 0 1 93 2 2999
2023 Public Service (PS) 74 19 5 1 0 0 1 93 2 3632
2022 Public Service (PS) 75 18 5 1 0 0 1 94 2 4397
2021 Public Service (PS) 74 20 4 1 0 0 1 94 2 4002

Question 4g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. Overall, I was satisfied with the way in which the interview process was conducted.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 69 25 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 1985
2024 Public Service (PS) 65 28 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 2997
2023 Public Service (PS) 67 27 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 3629
2022 Public Service (PS) 67 28 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 4397
2021 Public Service (PS) 67 28 3 2 0 0 1 95 2 4002
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Onboarding and orientation

Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into the workplace, beginning with the acceptance of the initial job offer and continuing through the first weeks or months of employment. Onboarding includes training, mentoring and providing all pertinent information on internal policies, work processes and organizational culture.

Orientation is a critical component of the onboarding process and typically includes tangible learning activities, including courses and other activities that outline a department's security policies, procedures, information systems, health and safety procedures, and welcoming events.

Question 5b. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 80 15 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 2030
2024 Public Service (PS) 80 14 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 3082
2023 Public Service (PS) 79 16 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 3661
2022 Public Service (PS) 80 14 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 4454
2021 Public Service (PS) 79 16 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 4068

Question 5c. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 77 17 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 2030
2024 Public Service (PS) 77 16 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 3081
2023 Public Service (PS) 75 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 3659
2022 Public Service (PS) 76 17 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 4455
2021 Public Service (PS) 74 18 4 2 1 0 0 93 2 4065

Question 5d. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. Being provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my work when I started my student job
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 62 25 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 2058
2024 Public Service (PS) 64 25 4 6 2 0 0 89 7 3109
2023 Public Service (PS) 60 26 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 3755
2022 Public Service (PS) 59 25 4 8 3 0 0 84 11 4547
2021 Public Service (PS) 56 25 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 4157

Question 5e. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. Having access to my department’s/agency’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure necessary to do my work when I first started my student job (e.g., access to systems, networks, software)
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 47 29 7 12 4 1 1 77 16 2058
2024 Public Service (PS) 47 29 7 12 4 0 0 77 16 3103
2023 Public Service (PS) 46 28 8 13 5 0 0 74 18 3752
2022 Public Service (PS) 46 26 8 13 6 0 1 73 19 4543
2021 Public Service (PS) 43 28 8 13 7 0 1 72 20 4145

Question 5f. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The overall orientation I received about the work I would be doing
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 48 35 7 7 2 0 0 83 9 2058
2024 Public Service (PS) 50 32 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 3108
2023 Public Service (PS) 48 32 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 3755
2022 Public Service (PS) 48 33 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 4549
2021 Public Service (PS) 47 34 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 4153

Question 5g. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The overall orientation I received about my organization
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 50 32 9 5 2 0 1 83 7 2057
2024 Public Service (PS) 51 32 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 3111
2023 Public Service (PS) 49 32 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 3757
2022 Public Service (PS) 50 33 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 4549
2021 Public Service (PS) 47 35 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 4156

Question 6. Did your manager or supervisor make you aware of orientation or student events offered by your organization or other organizations?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 65 21 9 4 3461
2024 Public Service (PS) 71 18 8 3 4646
2023 Public Service (PS) 71 19 7 3 5465
2022 Public Service (PS) 71 16 10 4 6307
2021 Public Service (PS) 70 17 9 4 3965
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Work experience

Question 7a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Throughout my student job, I was provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 70 24 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 3459
2024 Public Service (PS) 73 22 2 3 1 0 0 95 3 4645
2023 Public Service (PS) 71 22 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 5465
2022 Public Service (PS) 70 22 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 6310
2021 Public Service (PS) 67 25 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 5779

Question 7b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was made to feel part of the team.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 74 19 3 2 1 0 0 93 4 3456
2024 Public Service (PS) 75 18 4 3 1 0 0 93 4 4639
2023 Public Service (PS) 75 18 3 2 1 0 0 93 3 5466
2022 Public Service (PS) 76 18 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 6308
2021 Public Service (PS) 75 18 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 5779

Question 7c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The people I worked with valued my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 69 22 4 2 1 0 1 92 3 3462
2024 Public Service (PS) 71 20 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 4635
2023 Public Service (PS) 70 20 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 5456
2022 Public Service (PS) 71 19 5 2 1 1 1 92 3 6296
2021 Public Service (PS) 70 20 5 3 1 1 1 91 3 5767

Question 7d. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My supervisor/manager was available for meetings or consultations.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 78 16 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 3460
2024 Public Service (PS) 78 15 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 4642
2023 Public Service (PS) 78 16 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 5458
2022 Public Service (PS) 79 15 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 6293
2021 Public Service (PS) 78 16 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 5771

Question 7e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I attended regularly scheduled staff or team meetings.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 74 12 4 2 2 0 6 92 4 3456
2024 Public Service (PS) 78 11 3 2 2 0 4 93 4 4642
2023 Public Service (PS) 77 12 3 2 2 0 4 93 4 5457
2022 Public Service (PS) 77 11 3 2 2 0 5 93 4 6301
2021 Public Service (PS) 77 11 3 2 2 0 5 93 4 5764

Question 7f. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Lines of authority and reporting relationships were made clear to me.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 62 26 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 3455
2024 Public Service (PS) 65 23 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 4638
2023 Public Service (PS) 63 24 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 5460
2022 Public Service (PS) 64 24 5 4 1 1 1 89 5 6300
2021 Public Service (PS) 62 25 5 5 1 1 1 89 6 5766

Question 7g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I knew how my work contributed to the achievement of my team's goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 67 25 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 3455
2024 Public Service (PS) 68 23 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 4639
2023 Public Service (PS) 66 24 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 5464
2022 Public Service (PS) 70 22 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 6305
2021 Public Service (PS) 67 23 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 5774

Question 7h. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I felt my work made a contribution to my work unit.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 65 27 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 3458
2024 Public Service (PS) 66 24 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 4642
2023 Public Service (PS) 65 25 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 5466
2022 Public Service (PS) 67 24 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 6306
2021 Public Service (PS) 66 24 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 5778

Question 7i. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was encouraged to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 66 23 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 3452
2024 Public Service (PS) 65 25 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 4639
2023 Public Service (PS) 63 26 6 3 1 0 0 89 5 5467
2022 Public Service (PS) 66 24 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 6309
2021 Public Service (PS) 65 24 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 5777

Question 7j. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was encouraged to work in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 69 11 9 2 1 1 7 88 3 3461
2024 Public Service (PS) 71 11 7 2 0 1 8 90 2 4639
2023 Public Service (PS) 69 12 8 2 1 1 8 89 3 5460
2022 Public Service (PS) 73 11 6 1 1 1 7 91 2 6304
2021 Public Service (PS) 70 12 8 2 1 1 7 89 3 5776

Question 7k. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, were available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 86 8 2 1 0 1 3 96 2 3456
2024 Public Service (PS) 85 9 2 1 0 0 3 96 1 4627
2023 Public Service (PS) 85 9 2 1 0 1 2 96 2 5449

Question 7l. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was given meaningful work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 54 29 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 3460
2024 Public Service (PS) 57 27 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 4641
2023 Public Service (PS) 56 28 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 5461
2022 Public Service (PS) 58 28 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 6298
2021 Public Service (PS) 57 27 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 5767

Question 7m. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job was a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 47 31 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 3451
2024 Public Service (PS) 49 29 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 4641
2023 Public Service (PS) 48 29 13 7 3 0 0 78 10 5459
2022 Public Service (PS) 49 30 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 6296
2021 Public Service (PS) 48 30 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 5768

Question 7n. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job was a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 54 33 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 3455
2024 Public Service (PS) 57 29 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 4638
2023 Public Service (PS) 56 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 5459
2022 Public Service (PS) 57 30 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 6294
2021 Public Service (PS) 56 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 5757

Question 7o. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job was a good fit with my field of study.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 45 26 10 10 6 0 1 72 17 3460
2024 Public Service (PS) 49 23 11 8 6 0 2 74 14 4639
2023 Public Service (PS) 49 24 11 8 6 0 2 74 14 5464
2022 Public Service (PS) 48 24 11 9 6 0 2 73 15 6299
2021 Public Service (PS) 46 25 11 9 6 0 2 74 16 5772

Question 7p. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job provided me with insight into the ethical standards of the federal public service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 55 32 8 2 1 2 0 88 3 3453

Question 7q. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My team demonstrated a strong commitment to the federal public service’s shared values.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 65 24 6 2 1 2 0 91 3 3449

Question 7r. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Overall, I had a positive work experience.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 74 20 2 2 1 0 0 94 3 3458
2024 Public Service (PS) 74 20 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 4644
2023 Public Service (PS) 73 20 3 2 1 0 0 93 3 5465
2022 Public Service (PS) 74 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 6306
2021 Public Service (PS) 72 20 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 5769

Question 7s. Overall, the amount of work that I was assigned was…
Survey year Organization Far too little
(%)		 Too little
(%)		 Sufficient
(%)		 Too much
(%)		 Far too much
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 3 16 74 4 1 1 1 76 24 3462
2024 Public Service (PS) 2 15 77 3 1 1 0 78 22 4645
2023 Public Service (PS) 3 15 77 3 1 1 0 78 22 5468
2022 Public Service (PS) 2 14 78 4 1 1 0 79 21 6311
2021 Public Service (PS) 2 15 77 4 1 1 0 78 22 5775

Question 8a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There was a clear work plan in place for my student work term.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 33 33 12 12 6 2 3 69 19 3455
2024 Public Service (PS) 38 31 11 11 5 2 3 72 17 4645
2023 Public Service (PS) 36 31 11 11 6 1 3 71 18 5466
2022 Public Service (PS) 37 32 10 11 5 1 4 72 17 6309
2021 Public Service (PS) 36 31 11 12 5 2 3 70 18 5778

Question 8b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My student work term generally followed the structure of the work plan.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 34 32 13 6 3 4 9 75 11 3451
2024 Public Service (PS) 39 29 13 7 3 2 7 75 11 4636
2023 Public Service (PS) 37 30 12 7 4 2 8 75 12 5451
2022 Public Service (PS) 37 30 12 6 3 2 9 76 11 6297
2021 Public Service (PS) 36 29 13 7 3 2 8 73 12 5771

Question 8c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My daily tasks and duties were clearly defined for me.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 44 33 9 9 3 0 1 78 13 3452
2024 Public Service (PS) 48 29 9 9 4 0 1 77 13 4641
2023 Public Service (PS) 46 31 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 5449
2022 Public Service (PS) 47 31 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 6284
2021 Public Service (PS) 46 31 10 9 3 0 1 78 12 5758

Question 8d. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My colleagues helped me learn more about the job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 71 22 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 3447
2024 Public Service (PS) 73 20 3 2 1 0 1 93 3 4641
2023 Public Service (PS) 71 21 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 5453
2022 Public Service (PS) 72 21 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 6297
2021 Public Service (PS) 70 22 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 5769

Question 8e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was provided with informative feedback about my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 56 29 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 3452
2024 Public Service (PS) 60 25 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 4636
2023 Public Service (PS) 58 27 7 5 3 0 1 85 7 5448
2022 Public Service (PS) 59 26 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 6299
2021 Public Service (PS) 57 28 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 5768

Question 8f. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I gained an overall understanding of the work done in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 66 28 3 2 1 0 0 94 2 3451
2024 Public Service (PS) 67 27 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 4637
2023 Public Service (PS) 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 5456
2022 Public Service (PS) 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 6304
2021 Public Service (PS) 65 29 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 5772

Question 8g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I gained an understanding of how government works.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 48 37 9 4 1 0 1 86 5 3446
2024 Public Service (PS) 54 32 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 4639
2023 Public Service (PS) 52 32 9 4 1 0 1 85 5 5464
2022 Public Service (PS) 53 33 9 3 1 0 1 86 5 6303
2021 Public Service (PS) 51 34 9 4 2 0 1 86 5 5773
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Accommodations

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer's obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to telework, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 9a. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs during your student job?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 13 87 3431
2024 Public Service (PS) 15 85 4624
2023 Public Service (PS) 16 84 5446
2022 Public Service (PS) 15 85 6293
2021 Public Service (PS) 14 86 5768

Question 9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 78 22 438
2024 Public Service (PS) 63 37 683
2023 Public Service (PS) 65 35 891
2022 Public Service (PS) 60 40 935
2021 Public Service (PS) 61 39 809

Question 9c. Why were no measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Organization My accommodation measures request was approved but was not put in place.
(%)		 I am still waiting for a decision about my accommodation measures request (not yet approved or denied).
(%)		 My accommodation measures request was denied.
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 5 6 4 46 39 98

Question 9d. Did the accommodation measures that were put in place eliminate the barriers you faced in the workplace?
Survey year Organization The accommodation measures fully eliminated the barriers I faced in the workplace.
(%)		 The accommodation measures eliminated some of the barriers I faced in the workplace.
(%)		 The accommodation measures did not eliminate the barriers I faced in the workplace.
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 66 32 1 337

Question 9e. How long did it take for your accommodation measures to be fully implemented?

Survey year Organization In less than 2 weeks after approval
(%)		 In less than 1 month after approval
(%)		 In less than 2 months after approval
(%)		 In less than 3 months after approval
(%)		 Over 3 months after approval
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 82 13 3 1 1 321
2024 Public Service (PS) 84 13 3 0 0 331
2023 Public Service (PS) 83 13 3 0 0 463
2022 Public Service (PS) 84 13 0 0 0 474
2021 Public Service (PS) 83 12 2 1 1 433

Question 9f. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. I was satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 70 20 4 2 0 1 4 94 2 330
2024 Public Service (PS) 66 21 5 2 0 1 4 92 2 407
2023 Public Service (PS) 67 21 5 2 0 0 4 92 3 537
2022 Public Service (PS) 72 18 4 0 0 0 4 94 2 528
2021 Public Service (PS) 72 21 3 2 0 1 2 95 2 460

Question 9g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. I would have felt comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 64 19 5 3 1 1 6 90 5 3013
2024 Public Service (PS) 61 21 4 3 1 1 7 90 5 3935
2023 Public Service (PS) 61 21 5 3 1 1 7 90 5 4550
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Workplace well-being

Question 10a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 70 19 4 2 1 1 3 92 4 3454
2024 Public Service (PS) 70 20 4 2 1 0 2 93 4 4644
2023 Public Service (PS) 71 20 3 2 1 0 2 93 3 5462
2022 Public Service (PS) 69 20 5 3 1 1 2 91 4 6309
2021 Public Service (PS) 69 20 4 2 1 0 3 92 4 5774

Question 10b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was satisfied with the measures my department or agency has taken to protect my physical health and safety.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 64 20 5 2 1 1 6 91 3 3452
2024 Public Service (PS) 65 21 5 2 1 1 5 91 3 4639
2023 Public Service (PS) 67 19 5 2 1 1 4 91 4 5456
2022 Public Service (PS) 67 19 5 2 1 1 5 91 3 6303
2021 Public Service (PS) 76 15 3 1 1 1 4 95 2 5766

Question 10c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 49 23 11 8 4 2 3 76 13 3446
2024 Public Service (PS) 52 23 10 7 4 2 3 78 12 4641
2023 Public Service (PS) 54 22 10 7 4 1 2 78 11 5455

Question 10d. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My immediate supervisor supported my mental health and well-being during my student job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 59 18 10 2 1 1 8 85 4 3449
2024 Public Service (PS) 62 17 8 2 2 1 8 88 4 4636
2023 Public Service (PS) 63 17 8 2 2 1 7 87 4 5458
2022 Public Service (PS) 69 16 7 2 1 1 4 89 4 6306
2021 Public Service (PS) 65 17 8 2 1 1 5 87 4 5771

Question 10e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My immediate supervisor was understanding when a conflict occurred between my work and personal life.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 65 11 4 1 1 1 16 93 3 3446
2024 Public Service (PS) 69 10 4 1 1 1 15 93 2 4638
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Employment in the federal public service

Question 11a. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I felt that my current student job provided me with contacts and networks that will assist me in finding future employment.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 45 35 10 6 2 2 1 82 8 3449
2024 Public Service (PS) 47 35 10 5 2 1 1 83 7 4645
2023 Public Service (PS) 47 35 10 5 2 1 0 84 7 5463
2022 Public Service (PS) 48 34 10 4 2 1 1 84 6 6306
2021 Public Service (PS) 48 35 9 5 2 1 1 85 6 5773

Question 11b. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I felt that my current student job provided me with valuable skills needed for future employment.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 63 29 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 3452
2024 Public Service (PS) 64 27 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 4637
2023 Public Service (PS) 63 28 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 5457
2022 Public Service (PS) 64 28 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 6305
2021 Public Service (PS) 65 26 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 5773

Question 11c. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I felt a strong sense of belonging within my team.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 56 28 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 3454

Question 11d. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I felt a strong sense of belonging within my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 39 34 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 3446

Question 11e. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would seek another student job in the federal public service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 63 19 6 3 2 3 4 88 5 3454
2024 Public Service (PS) 63 18 7 2 2 3 5 88 5 4639

Question 11f. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would seek a job in my department or agency after I complete my studies.

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 53 23 9 5 4 5 1 81 10 3457
2024 Public Service (PS) 55 22 9 5 4 4 1 81 9 4640
2023 Public Service (PS) 52 21 11 5 4 5 1 78 10 5452
2022 Public Service (PS) 50 23 11 6 4 6 1 78 10 6300
2021 Public Service (PS) 51 22 10 6 4 6 1 79 10 5771

Question 11g. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 53 25 9 4 2 6 0 83 7 3452
2024 Public Service (PS) 57 22 10 3 2 5 0 84 6 4634
2023 Public Service (PS) 56 23 10 4 2 5 0 83 6 5462
2022 Public Service (PS) 54 23 11 4 2 6 0 83 6 6295
2021 Public Service (PS) 55 22 10 4 2 6 1 83 7 5775

Question 11h. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would recommend to other students that they seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 57 28 9 3 1 2 0 87 4 3450
2024 Public Service (PS) 63 24 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 4637
2023 Public Service (PS) 60 25 9 2 2 1 0 87 4 5462
2022 Public Service (PS) 60 26 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 6304
2021 Public Service (PS) 61 25 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 5775

Question 12a. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 30 11 5 1587
2024 Public Service (PS) 25 9 5 1816
2023 Public Service (PS) 41 11 6 3127
2022 Public Service (PS) 39 10 6 3475

Question 12b. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Exciting opportunities and work experiences
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 20 17 10 1650
2024 Public Service (PS) 14 12 9 1568
2023 Public Service (PS) 16 18 12 2475
2022 Public Service (PS) 16 18 10 2764

Question 12c. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Ability to make a difference in people's lives
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 9 6 8 788
2024 Public Service (PS) 8 8 7 1044
2023 Public Service (PS) 10 9 9 1525
2022 Public Service (PS) 10 9 9 1774

Question 12d. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Job location
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 3 7 7 595
2024 Public Service (PS) 3 6 8 754
2023 Public Service (PS) 4 10 12 1423
2022 Public Service (PS) 3 7 8 1119

Question 12e. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Work-life balance
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 9 11 13 1106
2024 Public Service (PS) 14 14 15 2011

Question 12f. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 0 1 2 92
2024 Public Service (PS) 0 2 4 309
2023 Public Service (PS) 1 3 4 399
2022 Public Service (PS) 1 2 4 433

Question 12g. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Salary
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 8 16 16 1370
2024 Public Service (PS) 13 22 18 2428
2023 Public Service (PS) 13 22 21 3004
2022 Public Service (PS) 11 21 21 3318

Question 12h. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Job security
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 7 7 8 785
2024 Public Service (PS) 8 8 9 1182
2023 Public Service (PS) 8 10 11 1579
2022 Public Service (PS) 8 9 10 1699

Question 12i. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Pension plan
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 0 1 1 88
2024 Public Service (PS) 1 2 3 277

Question 12j. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Health and dental care plans
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 0 1 2 105
2024 Public Service (PS) 1 3 5 388

Question 12k. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Career development and advancement opportunities
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 10 12 11 1137
2024 Public Service (PS) 9 9 11 1310

Question 12l. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. A workplace that supports diversity and inclusion
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 1 2 2 140
2024 Public Service (PS) 2 2 3 344

Question 12m. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Flexibility (e.g., order of tasks, work methods, and choice of tools, etc.)

Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 1 4 6 363

Question 12n. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. A sense of belonging within my team
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 2 4 7 421

Question 12o. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Other
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 0 0 0 29
2024 Public Service (PS) 0 0 0 20
2023 Public Service (PS) 1 0 1 88
2022 Public Service (PS) 1 0 1 172
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Pay

Question 13a. To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 48 20 8 4 3 14 3 58 42 3453
2024 Public Service (PS) 46 18 8 4 3 17 4 59 41 4647
2023 Public Service (PS) 46 17 9 4 3 17 4 58 42 5467
2022 Public Service (PS) 49 17 9 3 3 16 3 61 39 6311
2021 Public Service (PS) 53 16 7 3 2 15 3 64 36 5777

Question 13b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. I was satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay issues.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 26 32 13 12 9 2 6 63 23 1200
2024 Public Service (PS) 23 30 12 11 9 3 10 62 24 1505
2023 Public Service (PS) 24 30 12 15 10 2 8 60 27 1795
2022 Public Service (PS) 25 30 13 13 8 3 7 62 23 1996
2021 Public Service (PS) 24 31 12 13 8 3 8 62 24 1678
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General information

Question 25c. Were you aware of the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities program available in 2025?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 27 73 496

Question 26c. Were you aware of the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity program available in 2025?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Public Service (PS) 48 52 205
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